The Academy’s Weapon Replicator

When Frondier's sword aura struck the top of Manggot's cliff, a massive earthquake shook the entire fortress. While not enough to destroy Manggot, everyone knew something unusual was happening.

"...What was that?" Belphegor frowned, his eyes narrowing.

Hagley's gaze darkened as well. "...It wasn't a monster from outside. It's an unusual surge of Mana... a rune."

"A rune? When did they have the time to set that up here?"

Both struggled to comprehend the situation. Runes, as they knew, were drawn on the ground. This particular circle encompassed Manggot, meaning the caster had somehow inscribed it within the fortress itself.

‘But when?’

‘And if that was possible, why attack from outside?’

"They're trying to lure me out," Belphegor concluded.

"Could it be the Empire's shadow unit?" Hagley suggested.